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Old 10-03-2018, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by tm602 View Post
No woe is me at all. I consider myself fortunate and an example of the great opportunities in this country and living proof of the "hard work pays off" mantra. What I have issue with is that the odds of even getting to interview are lowered significantly by this silly type of criteria as it is on the DAL application process before I even get a chance to meet with them.
My 6 type ratings, 2 airlines (now defunct) and flight experiences as well as great CS skills may never matter because my GPA and college path knock me into a low-tier applicant. All they'll see is a GPA, current employment as a 135/91K pilot, and that's it....back of the bus. Sorry, as much as I love DAL and am still chasing a childhood dream to work for them, its a dumb way to select pilots. As a Delta FO told me at the airport a few weeks ago "...sorry to pop your bubble but we don't like business jet pilots". Fine. I'll keep trying but I'm not going to get my hopes too high. How is one supposed to paint a picture of the "real you" on a form that has pretty much nothing but yes/no boxes and numbers-only data fields? Its a dumb way to do things and they are missing out on some fine pilots who could well represent the Delta brand, all over a stupid process like that.
Maybe you are right and DAL doesn’t like corporate pilots. All I know is that I’ve see two guys with similar backgrounds whose applications painted vastly different pictures. While the majority of the application is numbers and radio buttons every job has description and duties blocks. That is where you can stand out from the crowd good or bad.

But hey I’m just some guy trying to help that has absolutely no inside knowledge that isn’t anecdotal.
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Old 10-03-2018, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by tm602 View Post
No woe is me at all. I consider myself fortunate and an example of the great opportunities in this country and living proof of the "hard work pays off" mantra. What I have issue with is that the odds of even getting to interview are lowered significantly by this silly type of criteria as it is on the DAL application process before I even get a chance to meet with them.
My 6 type ratings, 2 airlines (now defunct) and flight experiences as well as great CS skills may never matter because my GPA and college path knock me into a low-tier applicant. All they'll see is a GPA, current employment as a 135/91K pilot, and that's it....back of the bus. Sorry, as much as I love DAL and am still chasing a childhood dream to work for them, its a dumb way to select pilots. As a Delta FO told me at the airport a few weeks ago "...sorry to pop your bubble but we don't like business jet pilots". Fine. I'll keep trying but I'm not going to get my hopes too high. How is one supposed to paint a picture of the "real you" on a form that has pretty much nothing but yes/no boxes and numbers-only data fields? Its a dumb way to do things and they are missing out on some fine pilots who could well represent the Delta brand, all over a stupid process like that.
If it makes you feel better, hundreds of Endeavor pilots with great resumes got turned down by Delta in the interview.
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Old 10-03-2018, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by tm602 View Post
No woe is me at all. I consider myself fortunate and an example of the great opportunities in this country and living proof of the "hard work pays off" mantra. What I have issue with is that the odds of even getting to interview are lowered significantly by this silly type of criteria as it is on the DAL application process before I even get a chance to meet with them.
My 6 type ratings, 2 airlines (now defunct) and flight experiences as well as great CS skills may never matter because my GPA and college path knock me into a low-tier applicant. All they'll see is a GPA, current employment as a 135/91K pilot, and that's it....back of the bus. Sorry, as much as I love DAL and am still chasing a childhood dream to work for them, its a dumb way to select pilots. As a Delta FO told me at the airport a few weeks ago "...sorry to pop your bubble but we don't like business jet pilots". Fine. I'll keep trying but I'm not going to get my hopes too high. How is one supposed to paint a picture of the "real you" on a form that has pretty much nothing but yes/no boxes and numbers-only data fields? Its a dumb way to do things and they are missing out on some fine pilots who could well represent the Delta brand, all over a stupid process like that.
Delta has and is hiring corporate pilots.
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Old 10-03-2018, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by tm602 View Post
As a Delta FO told me at the airport a few weeks ago "...sorry to pop your bubble but we don't like business jet pilots".
Delta definitely hires business jet pilots. I was hired about two years ago out of a Part 91-only corporate flight department.
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Old 10-03-2018, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by sailingfun View Post
Delta has and is hiring corporate pilots.
Absolutely true. The experience you've gained in a far more autonomous role is highly valued if complemented by standards and procedural discipline. Sorry for the misinformation you have received.
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Old 10-03-2018, 05:29 PM
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My class of 24 had two corporate pilots (although one did have prior military experience). So while it's not common, as others have already said, it's certainly not a door slammed shut either. Good luck.
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Old 10-03-2018, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by tm602 View Post
No woe is me at all. I consider myself fortunate and an example of the great opportunities in this country and living proof of the "hard work pays off" mantra. What I have issue with is that the odds of even getting to interview are lowered significantly by this silly type of criteria as it is on the DAL application process before I even get a chance to meet with them.
My 6 type ratings, 2 airlines (now defunct) and flight experiences as well as great CS skills may never matter because my GPA and college path knock me into a low-tier applicant. All they'll see is a GPA, current employment as a 135/91K pilot, and that's it....back of the bus. Sorry, as much as I love DAL and am still chasing a childhood dream to work for them, its a dumb way to select pilots. As a Delta FO told me at the airport a few weeks ago "...sorry to pop your bubble but we don't like business jet pilots". Fine. I'll keep trying but I'm not going to get my hopes too high. How is one supposed to paint a picture of the "real you" on a form that has pretty much nothing but yes/no boxes and numbers-only data fields? Its a dumb way to do things and they are missing out on some fine pilots who could well represent the Delta brand, all over a stupid process like that.
I bet Delta HR doesn't realize that their silly/dumb/stupid selection process will put some great people at the bottom of the stack. Have you considered reaching out to them directly and offering the methodology you've found effective at screening 10,000 applications and hiring 1,000 a year?
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Old 10-03-2018, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by TED74 View Post
I bet Delta HR doesn't realize that their silly/dumb/stupid selection process will put some great people at the bottom of the stack. Have you considered reaching out to them directly and offering the methodology you've found effective at screening 10,000 applications and hiring 1,000 a year?
Hell I'll save them lots of trouble and volunteer myself to bypass the whole process
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Old 10-03-2018, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by tm602 View Post
No woe is me at all. I consider myself fortunate and an example of the great opportunities in this country and living proof of the "hard work pays off" mantra. What I have issue with is that the odds of even getting to interview are lowered significantly by this silly type of criteria as it is on the DAL application process before I even get a chance to meet with them.
My 6 type ratings, 2 airlines (now defunct) and flight experiences as well as great CS skills may never matter because my GPA and college path knock me into a low-tier applicant. All they'll see is a GPA, current employment as a 135/91K pilot, and that's it....back of the bus. Sorry, as much as I love DAL and am still chasing a childhood dream to work for them, its a dumb way to select pilots. As a Delta FO told me at the airport a few weeks ago "...sorry to pop your bubble but we don't like business jet pilots". Fine. I'll keep trying but I'm not going to get my hopes too high. How is one supposed to paint a picture of the "real you" on a form that has pretty much nothing but yes/no boxes and numbers-only data fields? Its a dumb way to do things and they are missing out on some fine pilots who could well represent the Delta brand, all over a stupid process like that.
There are low GPA pilots at Delta. They value hard work, and as already stated, the applications are hand scored. Make sure to keep updating at least once a month as I understand they go stale after 30 days without an update.
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Old 10-04-2018, 03:02 AM
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There are low GPA pilots at Delta. They value hard work, and as already stated, the applications are hand scored. Make sure to keep updating at least once a month as I understand they go stale after 30 days without an update.
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